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Maine restaurant lets diners bargain prices

Posted by Paul Makishima, Globe Assistant Sunday Editor June 6, 2008 01:32 PM


The Today Show had a very cool story about this eatery in Biddeford, Maine, Dan's Restaurant, that lets customers negotiate prices a bit. This is the way it works: Let's say you want a scallop plate; it costs $18, but you only have $10 on you. So you tell the waitress, and she brings you $10 worth.
Apparently Dan's has been doing this for a couple months now. The whole thing started when an elderly woman stopped in a bit ago and after eating said she really enjoyed it and would come more often but couldn't afford it. So, an idea was born.
Obviously, the policy has drawn a good bit of attention. And a waitress there said that she's been told it will go on indefinitely -- particularly given the current tough times.
Bon appetit.

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  1. Dan's is an excellent restaurant which serves large portions of food. I used to order 1/2 of their hot turkey sandwich which is plenty of food for me. I haven't been there recently but I will be sure to go there soon.

    Posted by Peggy Bean June 7, 08 12:28 PM
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